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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.69, 908.89 and 220.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.69, 908.89 and 220.97 is: 331.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.69 : 908.89 = 220.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.69/908.89 = 220.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.69x = 908.89 × 220.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.69x = 200,837.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,837.42/605.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.58

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